If you watch tour pros around the greens, there’s one shot they rely on more than any other: the low, spinning wedge. When executed correctly, it comes out relatively flat and checks almost immediately. That predictability in both trajectory and spin gives players exceptional control and allows them to attack pins with pinpoint precision.
While it might look difficult, mastering this shot is easier than you’d think. According to Jason Sutton, a GOLF Top 100 Alumni, to add the low, spinning wedge to your arsenal you just need to dial in two set-up keys and learn the proper sequencing.
Step 1: Narrow your stance
To promote a lower ball flight, Sutton says to narrow your stance. As you set your feet, position them so your heels are close together while allowing your toes to flare slightly.
Step 2: Pressure on lead side
Next, Sutton says to pre-set your pressure into your lead side, focusing particularly on the heel of your lead foot. This forward pressure encourages a downward strike, which is key to producing a low ball flight and lots of spin.
Step 3: Sequence your downswing
“I think of this [sequencing] as a four-horse race,” Sutton says.
The first “horse,” he explains, is your body’s center and hips. The second is your lead arm, followed by your hands as the third, and finally, the clubhead as the fourth.
“We need to have that order in the downstroke in order to hit that low, spinning wedge,” he continues.
If you can sequence the downswing in that exact order, you will set yourself up to produce the flight and spin that you’re looking for.
With practice, this will become a dependable weapon around the greens, letting you attack pins confidently and convert more up-and-down opportunities.
